Scammers Gonna Scam.
In this episode, hosts Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis dissect recent social‑engineering threats, from politically‑charged SendGrid phishing campaigns to a crackdown on Southeast Asian scam networks after the arrest of alleged kingpin Chen Zhi. They share real‑world anecdotes, including an IRS Criminal Investigation agent warning that legitimate agents never request gift cards or crypto, a Nashville Uber driver duped by a fake support call, and a Reddit scambaiting showdown. Maria highlights how attackers exploit compromised SendGrid accounts to make phishing emails appear authentic, while Joe reports on Cambodia’s intensified anti‑scam efforts and the broader international cooperation against fraud. The episode blends practical advice with vivid stories to illustrate how scammers evolve and how vigilance can thwart them.
How To Grow From Startup to Multimillions: 11 Founders Reveal How They’re Winning (And How You Can Too)
In this episode, eleven founders share their 2026 growth playbooks, covering AI‑driven commerce, the power of "slow" evergreen content, gamified loyalty programs, and community‑first acquisition strategies. They each highlight concrete tactics—such as leveraging generative AI for personalized product recommendations, building...
New Podcast: Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About 2026.
In this episode Ian and the host dissect the real trends shaping ecommerce as we head into 2026, grounding their analysis in actual 2025 brand performance and financial data. They argue that AI alone won’t rescue businesses unless owners understand...
SANS Stormcast Thursday, January 22nd, 2026: Visual Studio Code Scripts; Cisco Unified Comm and Zoom Vuln; Insufficient Fortinet Patch; SANS...
In this episode, Johannes Ullrich highlights four critical security issues: the risk of automatic script execution in Visual Studio Code via tasks.json files, a critical remote code execution flaw in Cisco Unified Communications products, a high‑severity command‑injection vulnerability in Zoom's...
Catalysing a Space Cluster in South New Zealand: An Interview with David Powell
In this episode, host Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom interviews David Powell, Business Development Manager at the University of Otago and convener of the Aero+Space South initiative, about the creation of a space cluster in South New Zealand. Powell outlines how the Aero+Space...
Finding New Targets on the Surface of Misfolded Proteins
In this episode of The Bio Report, host and guests discuss Immuto Scientific’s novel approach to drug discovery that targets disease‑specific protein conformations rather than genetic sequences. CEO Faraz Choudhury explains how the company’s AI‑driven structural surfaceomics platform maps the...
#489 - 2026 Amazon Keyword Research Masterclass - Part 1
In this first part of the Amazon Keyword Research Masterclass, Helium 10’s Bradley Sutton walks listeners through the fundamentals of 2026 Amazon keyword research using the Cerebro reverse‑ASIN tool. He demonstrates how to filter for revenue‑driving keywords, track historical ranking data,...
Mysteries of Molten Metal
In this episode, researchers discuss groundbreaking experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station that explore the behavior of supercooled molten metal oxides in microgravity. They explain how eliminating Earth's gravity allows the metal to solidify without convection, revealing previously hidden...
Risky Business #821 -- Wiz Researchers Could Have Owned Every AWS Customer
In episode #821 of Risky Business, hosts Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau, joined by BBC World Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy, dissect a week of cyber news ranging from alleged U.S. attacks on Venezuela’s power grid to a major AWS console...
The AI Capabilities Overhang
In this episode the hosts unpack the concept of an AI capabilities overhang – the widening gap between what current AI systems can already achieve and how little of that potential is being deployed. They argue that bridging this gap...
E201: The Small Molecule Revolution: ProPhet's Tom Shani on AI-Powered Drug Discovery
In this episode, Tom Shani, CEO and co‑founder of ProPhet, explains how AI—particularly machine learning models, transformers, and novel molecular representations—is transforming small‑molecule drug discovery by tackling slow timelines, high failure rates, and massive R&D costs. He shows how AI...
From Evidence to Adoption: How datosX Is Redefining Digital Health Validation
In this episode, Unity Stoakes interviews Robin Roberts, CEO of datosX Digital Health Labs, about transforming digital health validation from a bottleneck into a catalyst for adoption. Roberts explains how datosX leverages tier‑1 health system partnerships to run regulatory‑grade validation...
Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Kurv | Episode 459
In this episode, Afshin Yazdian, CEO of Kurv, discusses how his company transformed a legacy payments business into a streamlined, SMB‑focused platform by eliminating friction, offering transparent pricing, and prioritizing human‑centered service. He shares his unconventional journey from law to...
ChatGPT Apps Are About to Be the Next Big Distribution Channel: Here’s How to Build One
In this episode, Colin Matthews explains how ChatGPT‑native apps are emerging as a new distribution channel, with discovery shifting to contextual interactions inside the chat interface. He outlines the three UI modes, the "one widget per message" constraint, and how...
Intrusion Detection System (Noun) [Word Notes]
In this episode, host Rick Howard explains what an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is—a technology that monitors network traffic for malicious activity and either alerts administrators or blocks threats. He highlights the dual roles of detection and prevention, emphasizing how...
Unpacking 2025 Engagement Ring Trends & Data Ft. StoneAlgo
In this episode, StoneAlgo CEO Devin Jones explains how their human concierge service converts website traffic into verified, high‑intent appointments for jewelers. He also reveals the 2025 engagement‑ring trends report, highlighting shifts between lab‑grown and natural diamonds, including rising consumer...
#289: The Imperative of Developing Business Acumen
In episode #289 the hosts discuss the essential role of business acumen for data and analytics professionals, defining it as both a grasp of general business fundamentals (finance, marketing, P&L) and deep knowledge of one’s own organization and industry context....
NASA Delivered
The episode reviews NASA’s landmark achievements in 2025, spanning breakthroughs in aeronautics, deep‑space exploration, and planetary science. Highlights include the successful test of the X‑57 electric aircraft, the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, and the Perseverance rover’s new sample‑return mission milestones....
Agent Psychosis: Are We Going Insane?
In this episode, Armin Ronacher warns that AI agent psychosis could be making us collectively uneasy, while Dan Abramov breaks down the AT Protocol as a social filesystem for decentralized apps. RepoBar is highlighted as a tool that surfaces your...
EP34: Col (Ret) Keith Balts, PhD, Speaks About Leadership
In this episode, retired Air Force Colonel and Clemson professor Keith Balts discusses his journey from ROTC commissioning to leading space operations, highlighting the evolution of space missions from a support role to a strategic warfighter capability. He shares vivid...
EP259 Why Google Built a Security LLM and How It Beats the Generalists
In EP259, Distinguished Scientist Elie Burstein from Google DeepMind explains why Google built a security‑focused large language model (SecLLM) and how it outperforms generic LLMs for threat detection, code review, and incident response. He details the model’s specialized training data,...
Regional Quantum Development with Alejandra Y. Castillo
In this episode, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alejandra Y. Castillo explains how quantum technologies—computing, sensing, and communications—are already maturing and can fuel inclusive regional economic growth. She outlines the federal role in de‑risking early research through the CHIPS and...
The Secret to a Valuable Brand: Why You Should Stop Buying What Others Like
In the Jan 19 2026 GaryVee Audio Experience recorded at Art Basel, Gary Vaynerchuk explains that true brand value comes from owning the narrative rather than chasing trends, using his VeeFriends IP as a case study. He stresses the importance of building...
Claude Code for Product Managers: Research, Writing, Context Libraries, Custom To-Do System, and More | Teresa Torres
In this episode, Teresa Torres walks listeners through how she transformed her productivity by building a custom task‑management system in Claude Code, moving from Trello to a markdown‑driven workflow integrated with Obsidian. She demonstrates automating daily research digests, organizing context...
Hacking Kafka Streams with Sophie Blee‑Goldman | Ep. 15
In this episode, Tim Berglund interviews Sophie Blee‑Goldman of Responsive about her journey from a Google internship to becoming a specialist in container orchestration and Kafka Streams. They dive into the technical challenge of scaling a Kafka Streams application for...
The Future of Risk: Integrating AI and Human Intelligence for Proactive Mitigation with Garry Singh
In this 29‑minute episode, Garry Singh, President of IIRIS Consulting, explains how AI can shift risk management from a reactive to a predictive discipline. He outlines practical steps for leaders to embed machine learning into risk identification, while emphasizing the...
Deorbiting Trash
The episode explores the growing problem of orbital debris and how Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft are being repurposed to deorbit trash from the International Space Station. It explains the mechanics of Cygnus’s re‑entry burn, the types of waste it can...
Quantum Technology Hiring Trends - Consultants, Computing, and the Defense Connection
In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candace Gillhoolley interview James Davies, founder of Embedded Electronics Recruitment Solutions, about the rapid commercialization of quantum technology and the resulting hiring boom. Davies explains how consultants are bridging the gap between...
Middle East, Space and Connectivity Hub and Sovereignty
The episode examines how the Middle East is rapidly emerging as a global hub for space and connectivity, driven by ambitious satellite programs and strategic partnerships. Guest Steve Bochinger, Affiliate Executive Advisor at Novaspace, outlines the region's vision for space,...
Megan Engel: Harnessing Machine Learning to Build Better Molecular Models
In this episode, Professor Megan Engel discusses how machine learning and modern optimization techniques can streamline the creation of coarse‑grained molecular models, building on the challenges faced by the original oxDNA developers. She explains shortcuts that reduce the labor‑intensive parameterization...
Spencer Krause: Why Hardware Is the New Engineering Frontier
In this episode, host Spencer Krause argues that hardware development has become the next frontier for engineering, emphasizing the shift from software‑centric innovation to tangible, physical products. He discusses how advances in AI, sensor technology, and manufacturing are driving new...
Space Money: "Steel Is Sexy"
In this 36‑minute episode, the hosts explore the emerging economics of space manufacturing, arguing that the production of steel and other high‑value materials in orbit could become a lucrative new industry. They discuss recent policy moves, including a Trump‑era executive...
DIY Approach Fuels Craft Cocktail Brand
Chris Harrison recounts how he and two high‑school friends turned a single pot of cocktail syrup into Liber & Co., now producing 1,500‑gallon batches sold globally to bars, restaurants, and consumers. He explains the brand’s DIY, learn‑by‑doing culture, from sourcing...
Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
In this episode the hosts dissect Jonathan Haidt's latest commentary on the cultural clash over social media, explore the viral "What You Vibecoded" trend as a lens on algorithmic self‑presentation, and provide an update on the Hard Fork community’s "Forkiverse"...
Episode 140: Robot Balance and Agility - Amir Patel
In this episode, Claire interviews Associate Professor Amir Patel about his work replicating the cheetah's speed and agility in robotic systems. Patel explains how sensor fusion, computer vision, mechanical modeling, and optimal control are combined to study high‑speed animal locomotion...
YouTube Edges BBC, Ad Tier Use Soars, Versant-Peacock
In this episode, hosts Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss three major streaming developments: YouTube surpassing the BBC in a key UK viewing metric, the rapid expansion of ad‑supported tiers driven largely by Netflix, and Peacock’s loss of flagship Versant...
Market View: Is the AI Trade Back On?
The episode examines whether the AI trade is resurging, focusing on the surge in semiconductor stocks and banks benefiting from AI‑related demand. It analyzes TSMC’s record earnings and what they reveal about the durability of AI‑driven chip supply chains, while...
The Embedded Tax Revolution: Ben Borodach, CEO of April, on Building Tax Infrastructure From Scratch
In this episode, Ben Borodach, founder and CEO of april, explains how his company built the first nationally licensed tax engine in over 15 years to embed real‑time tax intelligence into banking, fintech, and payroll platforms. He discusses the technical...
Welcome Home, NASA’s SpaceX Crew 11.
The episode recaps NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑11 splashdown after a five‑month ISS stint and discusses recent industry moves, including Slingshot Aerospace’s $27 million US Space Force contract for AI‑driven space‑warfare training, CAS Space’s debut of a suborbital two‑stage research rocket, and collaborations...
Building an Autonomous Car Utopia with Rivian's RJ Scaringe
Alex and Ellis open with a discussion on Meta's metaverse layoffs and the potential shift to Claude Cowork over ChatGPT, then sit down with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to explore the future of autonomous vehicles. Scaringe explains how large driving models...
Unprecedented AI Math Discoveries
The episode explores how AI is now generating novel mathematical methods rather than merely solving known problems, highlighting groundbreaking discoveries that could reshape research. Hosts discuss tangible performance improvements and cost savings achieved by applying these AI-driven approaches in real-world...
Teaching AI How to Forget
In this episode Ben Lorica interviews Ben Luria, CEO and co‑founder of Hirundo, about the rising importance of machine unlearning for enterprise AI systems. They explore how organizations can remove or forget specific data points from trained models to comply...
AI and the Future of Warfare with US Under Secretary of War Emil Michael
In this episode, Under Secretary of War Emil Michael explains how the Department of War is deploying a generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, to over a million users within its first month, leveraging models like Gemini and Grok to boost decision‑making...
The CFO Case for Probabilistic Forecasting With AI | Bruno Annicq
In this episode, CFO Bruno Annicq of Wellhub shares how he transformed the company’s forecasting by adopting an AI‑driven probabilistic ensemble model, moving the finance team beyond single‑scenario planning. He outlines his EMPOWER planning framework, emphasizing cash discipline, sustainable growth,...
America Under Surveillance with Michael Soyfer
In this episode, Kevin Ball talks with Institute for Justice attorney Michael Soyfer about the rapid expansion of surveillance technologies such as automated license‑plate readers, facial‑recognition cameras, and predictive policing tools across U.S. municipalities. Soyfer explains the Fourth Amendment challenges...
When a Scammer Meets the Force.
The episode reviews the latest social engineering threats, highlighting CrowdStrike's 2025 Global Threat Report which notes faster breach times, a rise in vishing and account abuse, and a shift toward malware‑free intrusions. It then examines the industrialization of "pig‑butchering" romance...
286. The Cigna Group’s Brian Evanko on Improving Affordability and Prevention in Healthcare
In this episode, Cigna Group President and COO Brian Evanko discusses the twin challenges of healthcare affordability and prevention, emphasizing the disproportionate spend on chronic care in the U.S. He outlines how Cigna’s two growth platforms—Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth—are leveraging...
Spirit of Innovation
From astronaut gloves to space food, NASA Centennial Challenges looks to the public for solutions.
Ecommerce: The Year Ecommerce Got Back to Normal
Mark and Ian review 2025, declaring it the first post‑COVID year of "normal" ecommerce and highlighting how agile, lean brands outperformed larger incumbents. They note AI‑driven ad creative shifted from a novelty to a necessity, and that small "skeleton" teams...
AI Predictions for 2026 — Agentic Browsers, In-Chat Purchases, and What Marketers Should Actually Prepare For
In this episode, Paul and Martin forecast AI’s impact on marketing for 2026, highlighting the imminent launch of Google’s Gemini‑powered agentic Chrome, the rise of in‑chat purchasing via protocols like Google Agent Payments and Microsoft Copilot Checkout, and the emergence...